1. Admission is limited and competitive. To be considered for admission an applicant will
normally hold at least a high second class Honours degree, or an M.D. degree, or the equivalent
of either, both in achievement and depth of study, from an institution recognized by the Senate,
and shall have knowledge of the proposed field of specialization satisfactory to the Dean.

2. Any other applicant may be considered for admission provided that:

a) the applicant's undergraduate record after the first year shows an average of at least Grade B in
courses in the proposed field of specialization.
b) the applicant's overall undergraduate record after the first year shows an average of at least
Grade B in all courses taken.

In addition, an applicant may be required to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of the
proposed field of study in an examination administered by the academic unit concerned.

3. Only in exceptional circumstances, and only on the recommendation of the academic unit
concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do not meet these requirements of Section 2.

4. Applicants who do not possess the prerequisite academic qualifications should consult the
appropriate academic unit about a programme of further undergraduate courses. Such a
programme will be intended to raise their qualifications to a level considered academically
equivalent to Honours. Such courses may not be used to fulfill the regulation course requirements
of the M.Sc. degree.

5. A high degree of literacy in English is required of all graduate students in the University.

NOTE: Some Departments have specific regulations in addition to those outlined above, and
prospective applicants are advised to turn to the relevant part of this Calendar and acquaint
themselves with the regulations of the Department or appropriate academic unit in which they
are interested.

B) PROGRAMME OF STUDY AND RESEARCH

1. The programme of study for the Master of Science degree shall consist of the successful
completion of a programme of courses and, in accordance with the specific programme
regulations, either of a thesis embodying original research or of a project and report.

2. Every candidate shall read at least six credit hours in graduate programme courses in one
subject or in closely related subjects, and such other courses as may be required in an individual
programme. Undergraduate courses may, if necessary, be included as additional courses.

3. Where departmental regulations require more than the minimum number of credit hours, the
Dean, on the recommendation of the appropriate academic unit, may waive in part the credit hour
requirements for a Master's degree, provided that no student may take less than the six required
credit hours in graduate programme courses.

4. Students may, with the approval of the Dean, augment their studies with six credit hours in
other courses of their choice. The grading system in non-programme courses shall be that
appropriate to the particular course, and the final grades in these courses will be recorded on the
student's transcripts. However, passing grades are not required in these non-programme courses
in order to continue in graduate studies or obtain a Master's degree. (See General Regulation
G.2.)

5. Every candidate shall submit a thesis or report on an approved subject in which systematic
research has been conducted under the direction of a Supervisor recommended by the academic
unit concerned and approved by the Dean. The candidate may be required to take an oral
examination.

6. The programme of courses, the thesis or report topic and the Supervisor, and all changes in
these, must be approved by the Dean.

C) EVALUATION

1. In order to continue in the School of Graduate Studies and in order to qualify for a Master's
degree, a candidate shall obtain an A or B grade in each programme course. (See General
Regulation G.2.)

2. When it has been determined, on the basis of consultation with the candidate, the instructors in
graduate courses, and the thesis or report Supervisor, that a candidate's work has fallen below a
satisfactory level, the Supervisor or the Head of the appropriate academic unit may recommend to
the Dean that such a candidate be required to withdraw from the programme.